Prepare against Glenn Cross
IOM · World #71,869 classical · FIDE ID 448907
When preparing against Glenn Cross, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 69 games by Glenn Cross, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Glenn Cross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glenn Cross before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,815 | 1,893 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 30.4% |
| As White | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glenn Cross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glenn Cross's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cross usually continues c4 (32.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Cross usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Cross usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Glenn Cross's chess games
All 69 games by Glenn Cross in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | David Sedgwick | 1,999 | Isle of Man Major Open | D08 |
| Sep 2010 | Andrew Price | 1,980 | Isle of Man Open | B21 |
| Oct 2016 | Olle Algars | 1,933 | Douglas IoM Major Open | B98 |
| Oct 2018 | Christian Guetschow | 1,856 | Douglas IoM Open B | B54 |
| Oct 2016 | Zia Mehmet | 1,818 | Douglas IoM Major Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Open | 2013 | 16 | 10 | 2,154 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,811 |
| Douglas IoM Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,701 |
| 11th Monarch Assurance | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,965 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-Isle of Man | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,715 |
| ch-IOM | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glenn Cross's chess games?
69 games by Glenn Cross, from Nov 2015 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Glenn Cross has played.
What does Glenn Cross play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Glenn Cross opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glenn Cross answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Glenn Cross play as White?
As White, Glenn Cross's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glenn Cross play as Black?
As Black, Glenn Cross most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Glenn Cross's FIDE rating?
Glenn Cross is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Glenn Cross played?
Our database contains 69 games by Glenn Cross, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glenn Cross?
69 games by Glenn Cross reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.